Course Information & Syllabus
Course Information :
Biotechnology is a comprehensive course that prepares the students to deal effectively with issues related to agriculture, medicine and food industry. The biotechnology course provides students with a broad-based education in subjects underpinning biotechnology in the initial semesters. They are then given the knowledge of major themes of immunology, molecular genetics and bioinformatics. Throughout the degree course there is particular emphasis on the laboratory and analytical methods applied in biotechnology.
biotechnology
Year 1 :
Cell biology
Genetics
Scope of Biotechnology
Life Science
Lab Course I
Microbiology
Biostatistics
Introduction to Computers
Mathematics
Lab Course II
Year 2 :
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Physiology
Enzymology
Lab Course III
Molecular Biology
Industrial Biotechnology
Bioinformatics
Bioethics and Biosafety
Lab Course IV
Year 3 :
Genetic Engineering
Immunology
Environmental Biotechnology
IPR
GMP and GLP
Lab Course V
Animal Biotechnology
Plant Biotechnology
Major Project
Coursework & Assessment :
Units are normally assessed through class tests, quizzes, time-constrained assignments, seminars on chosen topics,
case studies, work-based projects, mid-semester and endsemester theory/ practical exams. The project in the last
semester is assessed by a combination of written report and presentation.
Careers :
A biotechnology degree will form a passport into areas such as agriculture, drug design, medical biotechnology, food industry, genetic engineering, bioinformatics, forensics, environmental management et al. Qualified biotechnologists have opportunities in multinational companies, entrepreneurial enterprises, the health service, research industry, academia and dedicated research organisations. Other careers include teaching, scientific writing and information services, and a range of areas where the value of science graduates skills is recognised. After the course, students can consider other optionsn like: Masters in - biotechnology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, microbiology and many more. 